Sparkling Thai Garden Spritz Cocktail Recipe - This refreshing cocktail has all of the summer vibes! St. Germain, Thai basil, dry white wine, fresh lime juice, and a splash of soda water create the perfect balance in this easy and refreshing cocktail.
On a hot day a perfect cocktail poured over fresh ice is one of life's great pleasures. The sweet flavors of the St. Germain and the Thai basil work to balance the dry white wine and the fresh lime juice. Creating the perfect pour for the warmer months spent in the garden.
For more cocktail recipes checkout our lemon mint prosecco spritz and our ginger apple cider shrub bourbon cocktail. Please always remember to practice responsible drinking.
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What You're Going to Need!
- St. Germain - this sweet elderflower liquor adds the right amount of sweetness.
- Dry white wine - we used trader joes pinot grigio (less expensive wine is perfect for mixing in a cocktail) but Sauvignon Blanc would work just as well.
- Sparkling water - we used Pellegrino; however, any unflavored sparkling water will work.
- Lime juice - fresh lime juice makes all of the difference in flavor.
- Thai basil - we are in love with the fresh and sweet flavors this delightful herb adds to this cocktail, but Italian basil would substitute nicely.
See recipe card for quantities.
Recipe
Sparkling Thai Garden Spritz Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the St. Germain, Thai basil and the fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker or cocktail mixing glass.
- Chill your cocktail glass and fill it halfway with fresh ice.
- Using a cocktail muddler crush the Thai basil with the lime juice and St. Germain.
- Add the dry white wine to the cocktail shaker and stir to combine. Place the strainer onto the cocktail shaker and pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass over ice.
- Top with sparkling water, stir to combine the flavors and garnish with a sprig of Thai basil (or Italian basil) and a slice of lime.
Nutrition
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Let us know how it was!How to Make a Sparkling Thai Garden Spritz
- Get all of the ingredients together, including a chilled coupe glass with fresh ice.
- In the mixing cup of a cocktail shaker muddle together the St. Germain, Thai or Italian basil and fresh lime juice.
- Add the dry white wine to the cocktail shaker and stir together to combine.
- Use a strainer and pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of soda water and give it a quick stir.
- Garnish with the Thai or Italian basil and a wedge of fresh lime and enjoy! Cheers!
Chef Tip
If you don't have St. Germain handy you could use simple syrup. You could even flavor it with edible flowers from your herb garden! Get creative and use what you have. A sprig of mint or a sprig of rosemary would be a delightful substitution for the Thai basil.
Substitutions & Variations
- Lime juice - fresh lemon juice could be substituted if you prefer the flavor.
- Mocktail - the St. Germain and white wine can be eliminated and substituted with simple syrup flavored with elderflower extract or any edible flowers from your herb garden!
- Thai basil - can be substituted with Italian basil.
- Sparkling water - try using club soda or even tonic water for a different take on this cocktail.
- Coupe glass - if you don't have a coupe glass you can use a white wine glass, a rocks glass, or even a Collins glass, chilling the glass with fresh ice before pouring is always a nice touch!
Storage & Helpful Hints
For your next garden party go ahead and mix a batch of the St. Germain, Thai basil and lime juice. Keep it sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready add the white wine, pour over fresh ice and top with a splash of soda water, garnish and enjoy!
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FAQ
You can eliminate the St. Germain and white wine and add a simple syrup flavored with elderflower or another edible flower, or even a wildflower honey syrup.
Jason Miller says
So refreshing!